Bonbibi
Sign in to savethumb|Statue of goddess Bonbibi Bonbibi, is a legendary lady of the forest, dubbed as a guardian spirit of the forests and venerated by both the Hindu and the Muslim residents of the Sundarbans. She is called upon mostly by the honey-collectors and the woodcutters before entering the forest for protection against the attacks from the tigers. It is believed that the demon king, Dakkhin Rai (or Dakshin Rai; meaning Lord of the South), an arch-enemy of Bonbibi actually appears in the disguise of a tiger and attacks human beings.
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- Religious Identity and Interfaith Practices
- Iconography
- Ritual Practices
- Festivals and Fairs
- Narratives
- Battle with Dakkhin Rai
- Narrative of Dukhe
- Shrines of Bonbibi
- Appearances in literature
- See also
- Notes
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Statue of goddess Bonbibi Bonbibi, is a legendary lady of the forest, dubbed as a guardian spirit of the forests and venerated by both the Hindu and the Muslim residents of the Sundarbans. She is called upon mostly by the honey-collectors and the woodcutters before entering the forest for protection against the attacks from the tigers. It is believed that the demon king, Dakkhin Rai (or Dakshin Rai; meaning Lord of the South), an arch-enemy of Bonbibi actually appears in the disguise of a tiger and attacks human beings.
== Religious Identity and Interfaith Practices == Bonbibi is regarded as a folk Islamic figure, yet her veneration crosses religious boundaries. She is worshipped by both Hindus and Muslims, who participate in shared rituals, recite common mythological narratives, and join together in annual celebrations.